Answer:

hoped

Answer	Crossword Clue
HOPED	Didn't despair
HOPED	Held expectations for
HOPED	Crossed one's fingers

HOPED	Had fingers crossed
HOPED	Was optimistic
HOPED	Played Pollyanna
HOPED	Didn't give up
HOPED	Didn't quite expect
HOPED	Kept the faith
HOPED	Had expectations
HOPED	Had a wish

HOPED	Wished
HOPED	Wished (for)
HOPED	Had faith
HOPED	Aspired
HOPED	Kept one's fingers crossed
HOPED	Had aspirations
HOPED	Wasn't despondent
HOPED	Cherished a desire.

HOPED	Trusted.
HOPED	Anticipated.
HOPED	Wished.
HOPED	Desired.
HOPED	Expected with confidence.
HOPED	Looked forward to.
HOPED	Was optimistic.
HOPED	Had great expectations.

HOPED	Wanted very much.
HOPED	Dreamed.
HOPED	Looked for the silver lining.
HOPED	Wished (for).
HOPED	Yearned
HOPED	Wished for
HOPED	Trusted
HOPED	Yearned (for)

HOPED	Wasn't sure, say
HOPED	Had an expectation
HOPED	Spain "... and Prayed"
HOPED	Had great expectations
HOPED	Waited and wanted

Crossword

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